Opened in 1878, the Central City Opera House was described as "the finest temple of the Muse west of the Missouri." Designed by Architect Robert S. Roeschlaub, the oldest opera house in Colorado is constructed of Gilpin County granite, except for the top and sides. Located on Eureka Street, the two story building is fifty-five by one hundred ten feet. The main roof, a shingled, mansard-style structure with an oculus, is offset by two smaller hipped towers on either side of it. The second story has large, arched windows with a sign over them that reads "Opera House." The lower story has arched entrances that are covered by a curved, spindles balcony. A wood fence is on one side of the opera house, and a wood frame house and the Teller House are on the other side of the theater. A wood fence is in the foreground.

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Formerly F24047.; Hand-written on back of photoprint: Before restoration - 1880's.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7100028685

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F24047 DPLW

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10002868.tif

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